I had a '70's bolt on neck Japanese Epiphone acoustic. It was damn good for the money. Only thing missing was a good pickup system at that time. The neck played like a good electric,
It was traded in for a 1984 K Yairi in 1985, that I still have today. The Yairi had good electronics and is gig worthy. I used it often when I tried my hand at doing Willie, Waylon, and the boys, publicly.
I have been looking for another bolt on Epiphone for years. Every one that I have found is in very sad, beat up condition, for more money than what I think it's worth.
I have found an American made Tacoma Road King that is solid woods, has electronics, and an innovative bolt on neck, that will last me the rest of my playing days. The funny thing is that I found the Tacoma in near new condition, at the same shop that had a beat up '70's Epiphone bolt on. I gladly payed double the Epiphone price for the Tacoma. It even had a case.